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Meet Madeleine Scholtes, a Dutch designer. In 2020, she graduated as a furniture designer from Hout- en Meubileringscollege in Amsterdam. After graduating, she moved to Eindhoven to further develop her practice at Design Academy Eindhoven. Since 2023, she has been working from her own studio at Strijp-S, Eindhoven.

Madeleine transforms overlooked materials into bold, thoughtful design pieces. Guided by form, composition, and craftsmanship, she creates objects that are functional, surprising, and enduring. Her work balances creativity and quality, giving everyday materials a new purpose while reflecting a commitment to adaptable and meaningful design.

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Dirty Objects

2025Would you use a spoon that has been used by countless anonymous strangers? In restaurants we do exactly that without giving it a second thought. Yet, a spoon found alone in a second-hand shop can repulse us. When does an object become ‘dirty’? Ever-faster production cycles create ever-more pollution. Second-hand shops overflow with perfectly functional objects which were discarded in favour of trendier versions. Madeleine Scholtes repurposes second-hand spoons, polishing them until they are reflective like mirrors. ‘Dirty Objects’ challenges conventional views on reuse, sparking conversations about sustainability and conscious consumption. Gazing at yourself in 201 reflective surfaces, you are invited to reconsider your relationship with previously used everyday items.



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